Three hundred ninety-one. That was the total cholesterol count staring back at me 2 months ago from my lab results. Now, when I asked my doctor to order the test, I was expecting it to be out of range. 250 or so was what I expected and I was...
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I don't think isolating butter as a cholesterol culprit is appropriate. Butter is one of the healthiest fat to consume. A low triglyceride and high HDL profile points to an LDL that is virtually all the light, fluffy benign (or possibly...
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I saw tubs of coconut oil going really cheap the other day. I'm pretty sure it is refined, but not hydrogenated. As it's cheaper than the homemade ghee I've been using, I thought I would buy some.
I have two questions though:
Is refined coconut...
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From what I can gather, some Paleos prefer to avoid butter due to the dairy association. In my opinion, this is somewhat misguided given that the problem with dairy is the lactose (and possibly casein protein). Butter, by definition, is milk fat...
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I was cooking everything in coconut oil but recently started cooking everything in Kerrygold butter because I prefer the taste. I cook at low temps most of the time and use cast iron. Any reasons I shouldnt be cooking with butter? Oxidation? Is...
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I have done it, the key is to let the coconut oil melt and become liquid which you can do in the microwave by heating it up for a bit. However, if you heat up the coconut oil, remember that you must not let it get too hot or else it will cook the...
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Before being fat adapted i've noticed coconut oil was the only fatty food that gave me subtle energy, now that i'm fat adapted I noticed that the fatty foods that give me the most energy are coconut oil, anchovies and avocados, on the other hand...
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One of the healthiest
fat that you can get is from bones and bone marrow, which may be added while
making stews. This also energizes a lot. Other good sources can be salads
drizzled with macadamia or homemade or virgin oil.Dipping food...
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For pure fat butter oil/ghee/clarified butter is hands down the best in my opinion as it has fast burning SCFA's, MCFA's, plenty of MUFA, good 3:6 ratio, and then you got vitamins A, D, E, & KOtherwise the fat that comes in offal/meat is likely...
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I'm trying to eat a ketogenic Paleo diet (mild ketosis, so some carbs are fine, I could eat up to 50-60 grams a day) and eat only locally grown organic foods. I was thinking grass fed beef, because I have a supplier near me, but it might be too...
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Hi everyone,
I'm wondering what are the effects of popcorn . I eat organic non gmo popcorn that is cooked with coconut oil and has coconut oil on it. (I don't eat dairy so I can't have butter) what is the popcorn doing to my body? Could it...
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Corn can initiate or trigger inflammation and intestinal irritation due to Omega-6 amounts and glutamate. Corn intolerance may trigger acne. Moreover, according to the blood type diet, all blood types should avoid corn. Too many foods made with...
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I've read a lot about the benefits, and I'm wondering about your opinions on them. If you have any knowledge to share about these three oils, that would be wonderful, especially if you've tried any or all at some point, too.
Anyway, extra...
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I've found I prefer to have my fat with food rather than by itself, so veggies cooked in plenty of olive oil or lard, when I eat an avocado i fill up the scooped out pip hole with avocado oil, I do sometimes take some coconut oil on a long walk...
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I'm looking for more of the science on how this works. I've read a lot about the dreaded gluten effects on the body and am pretty familiar with the dangers of sugar, but want more info on the fat issue. I have just found that eating a lot of...
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Ketosis is the word you're looking for and is a form of selective starvation where the body is forced to convert fat stores (or consumed fat) to energy instead of carbs. Using fat stores for energy is more energy intensive than is consuming...
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I have been doing some research, and for my non-chronic constipation, I think I want to try (in addition to proper hydration):
1) Milk of magnesia
2) More probiotics like Greek yogurt (is kefir better? I can only find commercial...
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Refined coconut oil does not have any dietary fibre in it, virgin coconut oil may have dietary fibre but that too should be very less to make significant impact.
Coconut oil has medium chain fatty acids which promote the breeding of...
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First time I purchased coconut oil was from Trader Joe's. It was always liquid. Being a noob, I did introduce water into the oil. Some weeks later I noticed a syrupy white growth that seemed to be growing from the bottom of the jar upwards,...
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I keep some in a container in my shower window and it seems to heat up, melt and resolidify daily. After doing this a number of times, it gets white spots in it. Not sure what it is exactly, but that seems to be the cause. I just use that one...
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I keep hearing about red palm oil. What are the benefits of it? What about palm kernel oil? Should I consider putting a jar of either of these next to my oil collection? (which rarely includes anything but EEVO, Coconut oil, and butter...)

I add about 1 TBSP to smoothies for the vitamin E content (150% RDA). There are a ton of different vitamin Es and this has all of them in good quantities, whereas supplements and grains usually have predominantly one type. I don't use it in...
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Hi, I've been paleo for 3 months and loving it. I usually start my day with a bulletproof coffee which I'm happy with. On a recent weekend I didn't fancy it, so I had a black coffee with a teaspoon of coconut oil and a teaspoon of walnut oil. Is...
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Check the tropical traditions link. In short, the lesser the quality, the more it's processed and it's mostly just for removing the scent. If you're doing hair and body you may want to get a refined version if you don't want the smell. However i...
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A few months ago I purchased coconut oil from Amazon. The brand name is "Coco Choice" - Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. They say it's Organic and produced in Sri Lanka. Since I don't live in the US there are many brands like nutiva or others that seem...
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If you are new to coconut oil and ingest too much too fast, it can cause a lot of gastrointestinal distress. That doesn't mean anything is wrong with the coconut oil. It should be pure white when solid, clear when liquid, and have a pleasant,...
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It's not easy to get all that Paleo goodness if you're not either rich or live in the country.
Shortly after discovering coconut cream, it's become a dietary staple. I usually have 1/2 - 1 full can of Trader Joe's coconut cream per day. What,...
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The mentioned criticism from Matt and Sabertooth is true, but I still think it can be ok. A paleo diet rich in coconut cream/oil sure is a lot better than SAD.
You could try to avoid nutrient deficiency by adding very nutrient dense foods like...
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I usually make 3 oz 100 % dark chocolate bars with 9 tablespoons organic raw cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons coconut oil. The thing is, coconut oil is expensive as hell. Do you think it will still taste good with unsalted butter instead of coconut...
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I does still taste good with butter rather than coconut oil (it is cocoa powder and butter...how can you lose?) The texture is different, however. When you make it with butter it softer. I like to combine coconut oil and butter when I make it....
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There's a lot of stuff on the internet saying it is "detox" symptoms or its the yeast dying off but is there any actual science behind why we feel this way? I threw up once when I ate coconut oil and a banana

You just said it yourself. "Too much" coconut oil. It's most likely because you're not used to taking so much coconut oil. Anyone will start throwing up if they suddenly start taking any kind of oil in large amount. Start small on the coconut oil...
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I'm writing to ask for some help with my diet. I'm 40 years old, 5'6', fairly active and strong and fit but not lean...at about 135 lbs and I'd like to lose 15 or so. I maintain an almost daily 2-hour Ashtanga yoga practice (with lots of strength...
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maybe you're exercising too much. because of that almost daily 2 hour yoga and the occasional weight training or whatever you're doing, your body is probably holding onto the fat for energy.
do your yoga only a COUPLE of times a week... give your...
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Heey(:
I'm a 15 y/o paleo dieter, and I'm trying to convice my mom to stop using canola oil - so I proposed we buy coconut oil instead.
The problem is we bought it at a naturist drugstore, and I don't know if it is sold for cooking or for...
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All edible, extra virgin, yummy coconut oil can be used cosmetically; not all cosmetic "coconut oil" can be eaten, as it may have other additives.
Here's an easy way to tell: does the coconut oil have a nutrition label on the container? Then it's...
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